Hebe
A girl's name of Greek origin with 123 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Hebe is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the name of the goddess of youth in Greek mythology, daughter of Zeus and Hera. Hebe served as cupbearer to the gods on Mount Olympus, pouring their nectar. As a given name it carries the eternal freshness and vitality of perpetual youth.
EtymologyShow more
Though Hebe dates back to 1917 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Greek classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 123 recorded births, Hebe has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hebe has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1917.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 99 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | — |
The Story of Hebe
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Hebe is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Hebe are most likely born between 2006 and 2022.
How rare is Hebe?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hebe is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1917, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 99 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Hebe by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1917–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | #12723 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12949 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10080 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8472 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6515 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11239 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8214 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9830 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12642 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12591 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18333 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14382 |
| 1917 | 5 | #4909 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1917–2022